Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-The ratio of the lengths of strings that play the notes $F$ and $G$ is 9 to 8 . If a string 56 centimeters long plays a $\mathrm{G}$, what is the length of the string that plays an $\mathrm{F}$ ?
A) $64 \mathrm{~cm}$
B) $49.8 \mathrm{~cm}$
C) $65 \mathrm{~cm}$
D) $63 \mathrm{~cm}$

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The ratio of the lengths of strings for notes F and G is 9 to 8. Given a G string length of 56 cm, we set up the proportion 9/8 = x/56, where x is the length of the F string. Solving for x gives x = (9/8) * 56 = 63 cm.

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